Awards & Competitions
Alongside the World and European Regions of Gastronomy platforms, IGCAT develops awards and competitions to highlight excellence, creativity, and innovation across food, culture, and gastronomy. These initiatives provide international visibility, encourage exchange between regions and professionals, and support the preservation and evolution of local food cultures through contemporary practices.
World Food Gift Challenge
International competition awarding the best artisanal food-related gifts, giving international visibility to small and medium-sized producers while preserving traditions and fostering innovation and sustainability.
Top Foodie Websites
Award recognizing nnovative and impactful online platforms that empower local communities and promote sustainability through unique cultural and gastronomic experiences while preserving cultural and culinary traditions.
Food Film Menu
Annual competition selecting short films that showcase regional food cultures and traditions from around the world. Through incredible food stories, filmmakers capture the unique relationship between food, heritage, and local identity.
European Young Chef Award
Annual competition celebrating emerging chefs through dishes inspired by local products, culinary traditions and regional identity, promoting creativity, sustainability and the future of European gastronomy.
